Shandy is the dog who launched 3,000 young readers. In 2003 she inspired me to start SitStayRead in Chicago to help at-risk children learn to read. Shandy was the first SSR dog and she loved to work with kids.

After adopting her from the Anti-Cruelty Society in 1993, Shandy went to work with me every day for nearly 17 years. Her spirit is my guiding star and this blog is named in her honor. Though it no longer focuses on SSR, I hope you enjoy the posts.

MaryEllen Schneider

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Bucktown Art Fair

It's a gorgeous day so Shandy's getting a bath and then we're going to visit the Sit Stay Read booth at the Bucktown Arts Fest. I'll plan to get a photo of her helping out and post it later today.